Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology

How will your role help us transform hope into reality?

The Senior Research Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of laboratory animals. The position requires a blend of technical skills and compassionate care to ensure that all animals receive optimal treatment and living conditions. The technician will work closely with the Animal Care Facility Manager and in vivo pharmacology team to support various scientific studies.

What will you do?

• Animal Care: Provide weekend/holiday care for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, and monitoring their health.
• Health Monitoring: Observe and document the condition of animals, identifying any signs of illness or distress, and report findings to the facility manager.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of animal care, treatments, and research data.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to animal health emergencies, following established protocols.
• Environment Maintenance: Clean and disinfect animal cages, equipment, and workspaces to maintain a sterile environment.
• Technical Tasks: Proficient in routine technical procedures such as PO, IV, SQ dosing and blood collection in mice and rats.
• Training: Provide training and support to new staff on proper animal care techniques and procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with institutional and federal regulations regarding animal care and use.

What minimum qualifications do we require?

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in lab animal husbandry is required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting 50lbs and carrying equipment.
• Ability to work weekdays, holidays, and some weekend shifts as needed to ensure continuous animal care.

What additional qualifications will make you a stronger candidate?

• AALAS certification at the ALAT level is highly recommended.
• Proficiency in basic dosing techniques, familiarity with laboratory equipment, ability to perform technical tasks accurately.
• Strong observational skills to identify changes in animal behavior or health.
• A genuine concern for animal welfare and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Understanding of institutional and federal guidelines on animal care and use. Ability to perform ex vivo assays
• Regularly involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting. The technician must be able to comfortably work with rodents.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and verbal and written communication skills required
• Commitment to Blueprint Medicines' Core Values: Patients First, Thoughtfulness, Urgency, Trust, and Optimism

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint Medicines, we achieve impactful results because of our global crew of compassionate innovators - the Blue Crew. Through authentic relationships and our collective entrepreneurial spirit and action, we are each empowered to take ownership and execute with strategic prioritization. We put trust in our people to break through norms and conventions using their individual strengths and insights, which drives our success.

This is the place where the extraordinary becomes reality, and you could be part of it.

Patients are waiting. Are you ready to make the leap?

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Blueprint Medicines, wefoster an environment of fair treatment and full participationforall of our employees as we navigate complex challenges in pursuing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We celebrate our unique differences and varied career and life experiences so that we can sustain our diverse culture and ensure everyone feels accepted. We arecommitted to non-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, as well as an inclusive recruitment process. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

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Blueprint Medicines, a Sanofi company, is a global biopharmaceutical company that invents life-changing medicines. We seek to improve and extend patients' lives by solving important medical problems, with a focus on allergy/inflammation and oncology/hematology. Our approach begins by targeting the root causes of disease, using deep scientific knowledge in our core focus areas and drug discovery expertise across multiple therapeutic modalities. We have a track record of success with two approved medicines, including AYVAKIT/AYVAKYT (avapritinib) which we are bringing to patients with SM in the U.S. and Europe. Leveraging our established research, development, and commercial capability and infrastructure, we aim to significantly scale our impact by advancing a broad pipeline of programs ranging from early science to advanced clinical trials in mast cell diseases and solid tumors. For more information, visit www.BlueprintMedicines.com and follow us on X (formerly Twitter; @BlueprintMeds) and LinkedIn.

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